COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou football running back Ahmad Hardy and offensive lineman Keagen Trost were each named Walter Camp All-Americans on Friday, the foundation announced. Hardy becomes the first running back in program history to be named a Walter Camp First Team All-American while Trost earned second-team recognition.
WALTER CAMP ALL-AMERICA TEAMS
FIRST TEAM
– Ahmad Hardy (RB)
SECOND TEAM
– Keagen Trost (OL)
Hardy, one of three national finalists for the prestigious Doak Walker Award given to the nation’s top running back, led the country in rushing on a per-game basis (130.0 YPG) while leading all Doak Walker finalists and ranking second nationally in rushing yards (1,560). Hardy’s success was fueled by eight 100-yard games and the sixth 300-yard rushing performance in SEC history against Mississippi State on November 15. His 16 rushing touchdowns rank fourth nationally while he has rushed for 281 more yards than any other back in the conference.
Hardy adds the honor to a list that includes being tabbed SEC Newcomer of the Year and unanimous first team All-SEC by the Associated Press, first team All-SEC by league coaches and On3 All-America honors.
Trost helped pave the way for Hardy and the Tiger offense with consistently strong play at right tackle this season. The Kankakee, Illinois, native is the top-graded offensive lineman in all of college football, according to Pro Football Focus – who grades him nearly a full point higher than any lineman in the country. In addition, he also boasts the nation’s top run-block grade, per PFF. Trost allowed just two sacks on the campaign and helped pave the way for the nation’s No. 8 rushing attack as the Tigers averaged 234.1 yards on the ground to lead the SEC during the regular season.
Trost adds the second team All-America honors to his resume after being named first team All-SEC by both the Associated Press and league coaches in addition to an All-America nod from Pro Football Focus earlier this week.
Mizzou is set to play in its 38th bowl game when it meets Virginia in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on Saturday, December 27, at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
Kickoff between the No. 25 Tigers and No. 20 Cavaliers is set for 6:30 p.m. CT with ABC and Tiger Radio Network providing coverage. The meeting on the gridiron between Mizzou (8-4) and Virginia (10-3) will mark the second meeting between the two schools and the first since 1973 when Mizzou defeated UVA, 31-7, in Columbia.
Mizzou Football season ticket holders and Mizzou Athletics Fund donors will receive an email with a link to purchase tickets in the Mizzou section for the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. General tickets for the Gator Bowl are available at TaxSlayerGatorBowl.com.
ALL-TIME MIZZOU WALTER CAMP ALL-AMERICANS
FIRST TEAM
– Ahmad Hardy (RB – 2025)
– Shane Ray (DL – 2014)
– Michael Sam (DL – 2013)
– Michael Egnew (TE – 2010)
– Chase Coffman (TE – 2008)
– Jeremy Maclin (KR – 2008)
– Rob Riti (OL – 1999)
– John Clay (OL – 1986)
– Kellen Winslow (TE – 1978)
– Roger Wehrli (DB – 1968)
– Johnny Roland (DB – 1965)
– Daniel LaRose (E – 1960)
– Darrell Jenkins (1941)
– Paul Christman (1939)
SECOND TEAM (1998-Present)
– Keagen Trost (OL – 2025)
– Cody Schrader (RB – 2023)
– Kris Abrams-Draine (DB – 2023)
– Nick Bolton (LB – 2020)
– Kentrell Brothers (LB – 2015)
– Damario Alexander (WR – 2009)
– Sean Weatherspoon (LB – 2009, 2008)
– Chase Daniel (QB – 2007)
– Marvin Rucker (TE – 2007)
– Justin Smith (DL – 2000)
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